cóng méi yù jiàn zhè me lǎo shí de jiā huo ， duì zì jǐ yǒu mò dà ēn dé ， què jǐn jǐn suǒ qǔ yī xiǎo xiǎo de mì shù ， jí biàn rú cǐ ， dōu hái bù hǎo yì sī ， zhì yú me ？
从没遇见这么老实的家伙，对自己有莫大恩德，却仅仅索取一小小的秘术，即便如此，都还不好意思，至于么？
Never encountered such a straightforward individual. Having done him a great favor, he only asked for a minor secret technique, and even then, he seemed embarrassed about it. Wasn't this person acting like they were stingy?
nán dào zì jǐ kàn shàng qù xiàng lìn sè de rén wù 。
难道自己看上去像吝啬的人物。
Surely, I don’t look like someone who would be miserly.
bǎi huā xiān zi de nài xīn bèi lín xuān mó dé chà bu duō ， yě àn àn jué dìng ， bù guǎn lín xuān suǒ qǔ de shì shén me mì shù ， dōu ná yǔ tā ， shí zài shì duì zhè yàng lǎo shí de jiā huo wú yǔ le 。
百花仙子的耐心被林轩磨得差不多，也暗暗决定，不管林轩索取的是什么秘术，都拿予他，实在是对这样老实的家伙无语了。
The patience of Fairy Hundred Flowers was almost worn out by Lin Xuan's persistence, and she secretly decided that no matter what secret technique Lin Xuan asked for, she would grant it to him. She found such a straightforward person hard to deal with.
lín xuān xīn zhōng àn xiào bù yǐ ， yě zhuó mó zhe ， zhuāng shǎ chōng lèng dé chà bu duō ， bì jìng fán shì jiē yǒu yí gè dù ， ruò shì tài guò ， kě jiù huì nòng qiǎo chéng zhuō 。
林轩心中暗笑不已，也琢磨着，装傻充愣得差不多，毕竟凡事皆有一个度，若是太过，可就会弄巧成拙。
Lin Xuan chuckled inwardly as he prepared to feign ignorance. After all, there was a limit to everything; if he went too far, he might end up making a fool of himself.
yú shì tā bù zài chí yí ， hěn hān hòu de shuō chū zì jǐ kàn zhòng de dōng xī 。
于是他不再迟疑，很憨厚的说出自己看中的东西。
Thus, without hesitation, he spoke honestly about the technique he valued. "Thank you, Fairy Hundred Flowers. By chance, I witnessed your magnificent display of power when you defeated the True Moon Jade Chameleon. I am deeply impressed by all those incredible secret techniques. However, as a mere spirit division cultivator, I know that these extraordinary techniques are beyond my reach. But there is one technique in particular that I truly value..."
“ duō xiè xiān zi ， wǎn bèi jī yuán qiǎo hé ， jiàn xiān zi dà zhǎn shén tōng ， jiāng jīn yuè zhēn chán dǎ le gè luò huā liú shuǐ ， duì yú xiān zi zhǒng zhǒng bù kě sī yì de mì shù ， xīn xiàng wǎng zhī ， bù guò zài xià yě xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， wǒ yī xiǎo xiǎo de fēn shén qī xiū shì ， duì yú zhè xiē nì tiān mì shù ， shì wú yuán shè zú ， bù guò qí zhōng yǒu yī zhǒng shén tōng ， wǎn bèi shì zhēn de hěn kàn zhòng ……”
“多谢仙子，晚辈机缘巧合，见仙子大展神通，将金玥真蟾打了个落花流水，对于仙子种种不可思议的秘术，心向往之，不过在下也心中清楚，我一小小的分神期修士，对于这些逆天秘术，是无缘涉足，不过其中有一种神通，晚辈是真的很看重……”
Hearing Lin Xuan's words, a hint of surprise flashed across Fairy Hundred Flowers' eyes. It seemed this young man had set his sights on her secret techniques. However, he was wise enough to not make an unreasonable request.
tīng lín xuān shuō dào zhè lǐ ， bǎi huā xiān zi yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī yà rán zhī yì ， yuán lái zhè xiǎo jiā huo ， shì kàn zhòng le zì jǐ de mì shù ， bù guò yě hǎo zài tā yǒu zì zhī zhī míng ， méi yǒu jiù cǐ suí biàn suǒ qǔ 。
听林轩说到这里，百花仙子眼中闪过一丝讶然之意，原来这小家伙，是看中了自己的秘术，不过也好在他有自知之明，没有就此随便索取。
Not only did the Fairy Hundred Snow and Snow Flurry Technique hold great significance for her—she had never taught it to anyone outside a few direct disciples—but even if she were willing to break that rule, Lin Xuan would still be unable to learn it. This technique was exclusively suitable for female cultivators.
qiě bù shuō bǎi huā piāo xuě jué zì jǐ shì ruò zhēn bǎo ， chú le jǐ gè qīn chuán dì zǐ ， cóng méi yǒu chuán yǔ wài rén de xiān lì ， hé kuàng tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn zì jǐ yuàn yì pò lì ， tā yě méi yǒu bàn fǎ xué ， cǐ gōng fǎ jǐn shì shì hé nǚ xiū dì 。
且不说百花飘雪诀自己视若珍宝，除了几个亲传弟子，从没有传予外人的先例，何况退一万步说，就算自己愿意破例，他也没有办法学，此功法仅是适合女修地。
Fortunately, although he seemed more humble now, he knew when to stop.
hǎo zài zhè xiǎo zi suī rán lǎo shí le yī xiē ， què hái shì zhī dào jìn tuì dì 。
好在这小子虽然老实了一些，却还是知道进退地。
Since what he sought wasn't the Fairy Hundred Fragrance Technique but just one of its secret techniques, there might still be room for negotiation.
jì rán tā suǒ qiú de bú shì bǎi huā piāo xiāng jué ， jǐn jǐn shì qí zhōng de yī zhǒng mì shù ， nà hái shì kě yǐ shāng zhuó 。
既然他所求的不是百花飘香诀，仅仅是其中的一种秘术，那还是可以商酌。
After all, not all of these secrets were gender-specific or dependent on his original cultivation method. Half of them could potentially be learned by anyone, regardless of their background.
bì jìng yǔ zhěng bù gōng fǎ bù tóng ， qí zhōng yǒu xiǎo bàn mì shù ， bù lùn nán nǚ ， yě bù guǎn tā yuán xiān xiū liàn de shì shén me shǔ xìng de gōng fǎ ， yī jiù shì yǒu kě néng xué huì dì 。
毕竟与整部功法不同，其中有小半秘术，不论男女，也不管他原先修炼的是什么属xìng的功法，依旧是有可能学会地。
Of course, while the power would be less than that derived from the full technique, it was still a possibility.
dāng rán wēi lì ， yǔ yǐ bǎi huā piāo xiāng jué wèi jī chǔ xiāng bǐ ， kěn dìng yào chà shàng nà me yī xiē ， dàn sì shì ér fēi hái shì dà yǒu kě néng dì 。
当然威力，与以百花飘香诀为基础相比，肯定要差上那么一些，但似是而非还是大有可能地。
With these thoughts in mind, Fairy Hundred Flowers said, "What is it you wish to learn?"
zhū bān niàn tou zài cǐ nǚ nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò 。 yī liǎng xiàng mì shù tā hái shì kě yǐ wài zhuàn de 。” shuō ba ， nǐ xiǎng yào xué shén me ？”
诸般念头在此女脑海中转过。一两项秘术她还是可以外传的。”说吧，你想要学什么？”
"Master Lin views your battle with the True Moon Jade Chameleon. I saw how even when your divine sword seemed destroyed, it miraculously returned to its original state. This is truly beyond comprehension. I am deeply interested in this secret technique and humbly request that you teach me."
“ lín mǒu guān xiān zi yǔ jīn yuè zhēn chán yī yì ， yǒu yī cì xiān jiàn míng míng dōu bèi huǐ le ， hòu lái bù zhī wèi hé ， jū rán yòu wán hǎo rú chū ， shí zài shì bù kě sī yì ， wǎn bèi duì cǐ mì shù xīn xiàng wǎng zhī ， hái qǐng xiān zi chuán shòu yú wǒ 。”
“林某观仙子与金玥真蟾一役，有一次仙剑明明都被毁了，后来不知为何，居然又完好如初，实在是不可思议，晚辈对此秘术心向往之，还请仙子传授于我。”
Lin Xuan's sincere voice echoed in her ears. He was referring to the technique of spirit manifestation from a divine sword.
lín xuān chéng kěn yǐ jí de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。 cǐ jiàn líng huà xū de mì shù 。 tā zì rán shì xīn rú míng jìng shì de ， dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， dāng rán yào zhuāng zuò háo bù zhī qíng le 。
林轩诚恳以极的声音传入耳朵。此剑灵化虚的秘术。他自然是心如明镜似的，但此时此刻，当然要装作毫不知情了。
He knew exactly what he was asking for, but at this moment, he pretended not to know anything.
suī shuō cóng zhōng lǎo guài nà lǐ 。 yǐ jīng dé dào le yī fèn ， dàn què shì cán quē bù quán de ， yí lòu de bù fèn 。 nǎi shì yóu zhōng lǎo guài bǔ zú 。
虽说从钟老怪那里。已经得到了一份，但却是残缺不全的，遗漏的部分。乃是由钟老怪补足。
Although he had already obtained a fragment of it from Old Monster Zhong, that version was incomplete and lacked some crucial parts added by Old Monster Zhong himself.
dàn wēi lì yǔ bǎi huā xiān zi suǒ xí de yuán bǎn xiāng bǐ ， zé wán quán bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ ， liǎng zhě de wēi lì ， gēn běn jiù bú shì yí gè céng miàn dì 。
但威力与百花仙子所习的原版相比，则完全不可同rì而语，两者的威力，根本就不是一个层面地。
While the power of his version might be inferior compared to Fairy Hundred Flowers' original, it still held significant value. Since Lin Xuan's main body had roughly understood this technique, and he could share information between his two bodies, he knew there was no exaggeration here.
lín xuān běn tǐ ， yǐ jiāng cǐ gōng fǎ dà lüè cān wù ， ér liǎng jù shēn tǐ zhī jiān de xìn xī ， nà yòu shì kě yǐ gòng xiǎng de ， suǒ yǐ duì yú zhè yì diǎn ， tā shì xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。 nà jué wú fēn háo kuā zhāng zhī chù 。
林轩本体，已将此功法大略参悟，而两具身体之间的信息，那又是可以共享的，所以对于这一点，他是心中有数。那绝无分毫夸张之处。
If I hadn't met Fairy Hundred Flowers, that would have been fine. But now not only did we meet, but I cleverly set up a situation where she agreed to give me something.
zì jǐ ruò méi yǒu yù jiàn bǎi huā xiān zi yě jiù bà le ， rú jīn bù jǐn yǔ cǐ nǚ xiàng yù ， hái qiǎo miào bù jú ， ràng cǐ nǚ dā yìng zèng sòng zì jǐ yī jiàn dōng xī 。
自己若没有遇见百花仙子也就罢了，如今不仅与此女相遇，还巧妙布局，让此女答应赠送自己一件东西。
The saying goes: "Opportunities are fleeting; once lost, they cannot be regained."
sú huà shuō ， jī bù kě shī ， shī bù zài lái 。
俗话说，机不可失，失不再来。
Why wait any longer? Even though Fairy Hundred Flowers might possess better items, even ones that could instantly boost his cultivation level by a grade in an instant, such as extraordinary medicinal pills, it held no significance for him.
bù chèn cǐ jī huì ， suǒ yào jiàn líng huà xū de yuán běn mì shù 。 gèng dài hé shí ？
不趁此机会，索要剑灵化虚的原本秘术。更待何时？
With the Azure Star Sea, he already knew how to advance to Spirit Division late-stage with just some time investment. The only thing was that it would be more cumbersome.
suī rán yǐ bǎi huā xiān zi de shí lì ， shēn shàng kěn dìng yǒu gèng hǎo de dōng xī ， shèn zhì yī yè zhī jiān ， ràng zì jǐ xiū wèi kuáng zhǎng yī jí de nì tiān líng yào ， yě wèi bì méi yǒu 。 dàn duì lín xuān lái shuō ， què méi yǒu yì yì 。
虽然以百花仙子的实力，身上肯定有更好的东西，甚至一夜之间，让自己修为狂涨一级的逆天灵药，也未必没有。但对林轩来说，却没有意义。
Why waste this precious opportunity here?
tā kě shì shēn huái lán sè xīng hǎi zhè yàng de yì bǎo 。 zhǐ yào huā xiē shí jiān ， jìn jí dào fēn shén hòu qī ， kě yǐ shuō shì bǎn shàng dìng dīng dì ， bù guò shì duō fèi yī xiē qū zhé ér yǐ ， jì rán rú cǐ ， zì jǐ hé bì jiāng zhè bǎo guì de jī huì ， bái bái làng fèi yú zhè lǐ 。
他可是身怀蓝sè星海这样的异宝。只要花些时间，晋级到分神后期，可以说是板上钉钉地，不过是多费一些曲折而已，既然如此，自己何必将这宝贵的机会，白白浪费于这里。
After all, while the spirit manifestation technique sounded like a simple secret, its actual power was clear in his mind. Even if there were medicinal pills that could instantly boost his cultivation level to Transcendence Realm, their value still couldn't compare.
bì jìng jiàn líng huà xū tīng qǐ lái ， jǐn shì yī zhǒng mì shù ， dàn jù tǐ wēi lì rú hé ， lín xuān kě shì xīn rú míng jìng shì de ， jiù suàn néng kuáng zhǎng yī jí xiū wèi de dān yào ， jià zhí yī jiù méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ tā xiāng bǐ 。
毕竟剑灵化虚听起来，仅是一种秘术，但具体威力如何，林轩可是心如明镜似的，就算能狂涨一级修为的丹药，价值依旧没有办法与牠相比。
Of course, if those pills could directly advance him to Transcendence Realm, then it would be a different story.
dāng rán ， ruò shì nà dān yào néng ràng zì jǐ zhí jiē jìn jí dào dù jié qī ， nà yòu shì lìng dāng bié lùn dì 。
当然，若是那丹药能让自己直接晋级到渡劫期，那又是另当别论地。
But the truth remained: advancing to Transcendence Realm was no small feat. It wasn’t just about taking one pill.
bù guò huà shì zhè me méi cuò ， dù jié qī nà shì hé děng de de fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， qǐ shì chī yī kē dān yào jiù néng jìn jí ？
不过话是这么没错，渡劫期那是何等的的非同小可，岂是吃一颗丹药就能晋级？
Such extraordinary items were beyond Fairy Hundred Flowers and even the True Immortal realm.
zhè yàng de nì tiān zhī wù ， bié shuō bǎi huā xiān zi méi yǒu ， jiù suàn shì zhēn xiān zhī jiè ， yě jué rán méi yǒu de 。
这样的逆天之物，别说百花仙子没有，就算是真仙之界，也决然没有的。
Therefore, spirit manifestation from a divine sword was Lin Xuan's best choice. Once mastered, it would significantly enhance his abilities.
suǒ yǐ ， jiàn líng huà xū ， jiù shì lín xuān zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé ， cǐ shén tōng yí dàn xiū liàn chéng le ， zú yǐ ràng zì jǐ de shén tōng ， píng kōng zài zhǎng shàng nà me jǐ fēn de 。
所以，剑灵化虚，就是林轩最好的选择，此神通一旦修炼成了，足以让自己的神通，凭空再涨上那么几分的。
"What? You want that secret technique?"
“ shén me ， nǐ kàn shàng le nà mì shù ？”
“什么，你看上了那秘术？”
Fairy Hundred Flowers didn't know Lin Xuan had planned this all along. Looking at his honest face, she seemed momentarily stunned or caught in a dilemma.
bǎi huā xiān zi nǎ zhī dào lín xuān shì zǎo yǒu yù móu ， wàng zhe tā hān hòu de miàn róng ， biǎo qíng yǒu diǎn dāi zhì ， huò zhě shuō ， xiàn rù le liǎng nán zhī zhōng 。
百花仙子哪知道林轩是早有预谋，望着他憨厚的面容，表情有点呆滞，或者说，陷入了两难之中。
It was like he was shooting himself in the foot by making such an over-the-top request. But it wasn’t Lin Xuan’s fault; he simply hadn’t realized how valuable spirit manifestation from a divine sword was.
zhè hái zhēn shì bān qǐ shí tou zá zì jǐ de jiǎo ， shì xiān jiāng huà shuō dé tài mǎn le ， rán ér yě bù néng guài lín xuān shī zi dà kāi kǒu ， yīn wèi tā gēn běn jiù bù zhī dào jiàn líng huà xū de bǎo guì zhī chù 。
这还真是搬起石头砸自己的脚，事先将话说得太满了，然而也不能怪林轩狮子大开口，因为他根本就不知道剑灵化虚的宝贵之处。
Fairy Hundred Flowers had countless powerful techniques, but spirit manifestation from a divine sword was one of her most formidable ones—almost like a signature technique.
bǎi huā xiān zi huì de lì hài shén tōng shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， dàn jiàn líng huà xū jué duì shì tā zuì lì hài de zhī yī ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō shì zhāo pái jué jì 。
百花仙子会的厉害神通数不胜数，但剑灵化虚绝对是她最厉害的之一，甚至可以说是招牌绝技。
Such secret techniques couldn't be easily shared with others. Even her few favored disciples had no chance to learn it, let alone someone like Lin Xuan.
zhè yàng de mì shù ， qǐ shì qīng yì kě yǐ wài zhuàn dì ， biàn shì tā de jǐ míng ài tú ， yě wú yī yǒu jī huì dé shòu cǐ mì shù ， gèng bú yào shuō lín xuān zhè wài rén le 。
这样的秘术，岂是轻易可以外传地，便是她的几名爱徒，也无一有机会得授此秘术，更不要说林轩这外人了。
But what if she didn’t share it?
rán ér bù chuán yòu zěn me bàn ？
然而不传又怎么办？
Breaking a promise for personal gain wasn't something Fairy Hundred Flowers would do.
shí yán ér féi 。
食言而肥。
Moreover, the other party hadn’t intended this outcome. He was only asking for one secret technique, and refusing him seemed unreasonable both emotionally and logically.
zhè yàng de shì qíng ， bǎi huā xiān zi kě shì zuò bù chū lái 。
这样的事情，百花仙子可是做不出来。
So, should she teach him?
hé kuàng duì fāng yòu fēi yǒu yì rú cǐ 。
何况对方又非有意如此。
However, this technique was her most precious skill, and she couldn’t bear to part with it.
suǒ qiú bù duō ， jǐn yī mì shù ， zì jǐ dōu bù dā yìng ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， dōu shuō bù guò qù 。
所求不多，仅一秘术，自己都不答应，于情于理，都说不过去。
Fairy Hundred Flowers' mind was in turmoil.
nà jiù chuán shòu yú tā ？
那就传授于他？
But soon, a smile appeared on her face. She had been too hasty. Spirit manifestation from a divine sword wasn't something any ordinary cultivator could perform. Even learning the secret technique alone wouldn’t be useful; one also needed to integrateextraterrestrial heavenly metal into their innate treasure.
kě zhè xiàng shén tōng ， yòu shì zì jǐ zuì bǎo guì de jué jì ， cǐ nǚ xīn zhōng ， shí zài shì shě bù dé dì 。
可这项神通，又是自己最宝贵的绝技，此女心中，实在是舍不得地。
However, domain foreign heaven gold was not easily obtained by anyone. Not even a spirit division cultivator had a chance unless they advanced to late-stage. And even for late-stage Transcendence Realm cultivators like herself, obtaining it required great effort and success wasn't guaranteed.
bǎi huā xiān zi xīn zhōng wéi nán yǐ jí 。
百花仙子心中为难以极。
The source of this treasure was clear: slaying a domain foreign heavenly demon.
bù guò hěn kuài ， tā de liǎn shàng yòu lù chū xiào yì ， zì jǐ hái zhēn shì hú tú le ， zhè jiàn líng huà xū ， yòu qǐ shì yì bān xiū shì kě yǐ shī zhǎn dì ， guāng xué huì cǐ mì shù yě méi yǒu yòng tú ， hái xū yào jiāng yù wài tiān jīn ， róng rù zì jǐ de běn mìng bǎo wù 。
不过很快，她的脸上又露出笑意，自己还真是糊涂了，这剑灵化虚，又岂是一般修士可以施展地，光学会此秘术也没有用途，还需要将域外天金，融入自己的本命宝物。
Notice the difference between a domain foreign heavenly demon and those encountered in the Ice Sea World. A single character distinguished them, but their differences were vast.
rán ér yù wài tiān jīn ， yòu qǐ shì yì bān rén néng dé dào de ， bié shuō yī xiǎo xiǎo de fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiù suàn shì dù jié qī dà néng ， zhǐ yào méi jìn jiē hòu qī ， nà yě shì bàn diǎn jī huì yě méi yǒu dì 。
然而域外天金，又岂是一般人能得到的，别说一小小的分神期修仙者，就算是渡劫期大能，只要没进阶后期，那也是半点机会也没有地。
To make a simple comparison, they were like ordinary ancient demons compared to holy ancestors.
ér qiě ， tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn shì dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， bǐ rú shuō zì jǐ dāng nián ， wèi le dé dào cǐ wù ， yě shì lì jīng xīn kǔ ， chéng gōng lǜ bìng bù tài gāo de 。
而且，退一万步说，就算是渡劫后期的修仙者，比如说自己当年，为了得到此物，也是历经辛苦，成功率并不太高的。
Fairy Hundred Flowers herself wouldn’t have ventured into such existence if not for the allure of spirit manifestation from a divine sword.
cǐ bǎo de lái yuán zhǐ yǒu yí gè ！
此宝的来源只有一个！
After all this discussion, the result was clear: even if Lin Xuan obtained the cultivation manual for spirit manifestation from a divine sword, it would be useless. It would amount to empty effort.
zhǎn shā guò jiè ér lái de yù wài tiān mó 。
斩杀过界而来的域外天魔。
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Never encountered such a straightforward individual. Having done him a great favor, he only asked for a minor secret technique, and even then, he seemed embarrassed about it. Wasn't this person acting like they were stingy?
Surely, I don’t look like someone who would be miserly.
The patience of Fairy Hundred Flowers was almost worn out by Lin Xuan's persistence, and she secretly decided that no matter what secret technique Lin Xuan asked for, she would grant it to him. She found such a straightforward person hard to deal with.
Lin Xuan chuckled inwardly as he prepared to feign ignorance. After all, there was a limit to everything; if he went too far, he might end up making a fool of himself.
Thus, without hesitation, he spoke honestly about the technique he valued. "Thank you, Fairy Hundred Flowers. By chance, I witnessed your magnificent display of power when you defeated the True Moon Jade Chameleon. I am deeply impressed by all those incredible secret techniques. However, as a mere spirit division cultivator, I know that these extraordinary techniques are beyond my reach. But there is one technique in particular that I truly value..."
Hearing Lin Xuan's words, a hint of surprise flashed across Fairy Hundred Flowers' eyes. It seemed this young man had set his sights on her secret techniques. However, he was wise enough to not make an unreasonable request.
Not only did the Fairy Hundred Snow and Snow Flurry Technique hold great significance for her—she had never taught it to anyone outside a few direct disciples—but even if she were willing to break that rule, Lin Xuan would still be unable to learn it. This technique was exclusively suitable for female cultivators.
Fortunately, although he seemed more humble now, he knew when to stop.
Since what he sought wasn't the Fairy Hundred Fragrance Technique but just one of its secret techniques, there might still be room for negotiation.
After all, not all of these secrets were gender-specific or dependent on his original cultivation method. Half of them could potentially be learned by anyone, regardless of their background.
Of course, while the power would be less than that derived from the full technique, it was still a possibility.
With these thoughts in mind, Fairy Hundred Flowers said, "What is it you wish to learn?"
"Master Lin views your battle with the True Moon Jade Chameleon. I saw how even when your divine sword seemed destroyed, it miraculously returned to its original state. This is truly beyond comprehension. I am deeply interested in this secret technique and humbly request that you teach me."
Lin Xuan's sincere voice echoed in her ears. He was referring to the technique of spirit manifestation from a divine sword.
He knew exactly what he was asking for, but at this moment, he pretended not to know anything.
Although he had already obtained a fragment of it from Old Monster Zhong, that version was incomplete and lacked some crucial parts added by Old Monster Zhong himself.
While the power of his version might be inferior compared to Fairy Hundred Flowers' original, it still held significant value. Since Lin Xuan's main body had roughly understood this technique, and he could share information between his two bodies, he knew there was no exaggeration here.
If I hadn't met Fairy Hundred Flowers, that would have been fine. But now not only did we meet, but I cleverly set up a situation where she agreed to give me something.
The saying goes: "Opportunities are fleeting; once lost, they cannot be regained."
Why wait any longer? Even though Fairy Hundred Flowers might possess better items, even ones that could instantly boost his cultivation level by a grade in an instant, such as extraordinary medicinal pills, it held no significance for him.
With the Azure Star Sea, he already knew how to advance to Spirit Division late-stage with just some time investment. The only thing was that it would be more cumbersome.
Why waste this precious opportunity here?
After all, while the spirit manifestation technique sounded like a simple secret, its actual power was clear in his mind. Even if there were medicinal pills that could instantly boost his cultivation level to Transcendence Realm, their value still couldn't compare.
Of course, if those pills could directly advance him to Transcendence Realm, then it would be a different story.
But the truth remained: advancing to Transcendence Realm was no small feat. It wasn’t just about taking one pill.
Such extraordinary items were beyond Fairy Hundred Flowers and even the True Immortal realm.
Therefore, spirit manifestation from a divine sword was Lin Xuan's best choice. Once mastered, it would significantly enhance his abilities.
"What? You want that secret technique?"
Fairy Hundred Flowers didn't know Lin Xuan had planned this all along. Looking at his honest face, she seemed momentarily stunned or caught in a dilemma.
It was like he was shooting himself in the foot by making such an over-the-top request. But it wasn’t Lin Xuan’s fault; he simply hadn’t realized how valuable spirit manifestation from a divine sword was.
Fairy Hundred Flowers had countless powerful techniques, but spirit manifestation from a divine sword was one of her most formidable ones—almost like a signature technique.
Such secret techniques couldn't be easily shared with others. Even her few favored disciples had no chance to learn it, let alone someone like Lin Xuan.
But what if she didn’t share it?
Breaking a promise for personal gain wasn't something Fairy Hundred Flowers would do.
Moreover, the other party hadn’t intended this outcome. He was only asking for one secret technique, and refusing him seemed unreasonable both emotionally and logically.
So, should she teach him?
However, this technique was her most precious skill, and she couldn’t bear to part with it.
Fairy Hundred Flowers' mind was in turmoil.
But soon, a smile appeared on her face. She had been too hasty. Spirit manifestation from a divine sword wasn't something any ordinary cultivator could perform. Even learning the secret technique alone wouldn’t be useful; one also needed to integrateextraterrestrial heavenly metal into their innate treasure.
However, domain foreign heaven gold was not easily obtained by anyone. Not even a spirit division cultivator had a chance unless they advanced to late-stage. And even for late-stage Transcendence Realm cultivators like herself, obtaining it required great effort and success wasn't guaranteed.
The source of this treasure was clear: slaying a domain foreign heavenly demon.
Notice the difference between a domain foreign heavenly demon and those encountered in the Ice Sea World. A single character distinguished them, but their differences were vast.
To make a simple comparison, they were like ordinary ancient demons compared to holy ancestors.
Fairy Hundred Flowers herself wouldn’t have ventured into such existence if not for the allure of spirit manifestation from a divine sword.
After all this discussion, the result was clear: even if Lin Xuan obtained the cultivation manual for spirit manifestation from a divine sword, it would be useless. It would amount to empty effort.
PS: Third update, seeking monthly votes. Thank you, fellow daoists. Today's monthly votes are really not impressive...